Did you hear? "Getting to Know" activity for senior citizens and sixth-graders; Greencastle TOPS

Friday

Apr 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Calling all seniors

Friday, April 26, is this year’s day for the annual “getting to know you” activity for senior citizens and sixth-graders at Chambersburg Area Middle School South on McKinley Street in Chambersburg.

“We need many seniors to make this another successful endeavor,” according to Beverly Peters. “Come and invite a friend or relative to join you for the morning.”

Teachers assign each senior one to three students and each group then finds a quiet corner for conversation. The students are ready with questions about the senior’s childhood, education, occupations, travels and hobbies, etc.

“Bring with you photos, souvenirs, awards and anything which will make the discussions more interesting,” Peters said. “You will be paired with the sixth-graders for about an hour.

Seniors need to be in the auditorium no later than 8:25 a.m. and the activity will conclude at 10:25 a.m.

Anyone interested in participating should call Miriam Huffman at 263-3983, Jackie Perdas at 532-8882 or Peters at 263-5553, or contact Erin Brookens at:erin.brookens@casdonline.orgby April 22.

Greencastle TOPS activities

The best “loser” for March of Greencastle TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1003 was Jeff McKean. The OOPS Contest winner was Marlene Flory. The club welcomed four new members in March. Dawn Heefner was recognized for being a KOPS ( Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) for one year.

Winners of the contest conducted by Sandy Izer are: KOPS at or below goal, Jackie Shatzer, Evelyn Thomas and Darlene Wenger. The best “losers” were Charlie Turner, Marlene Flory and Walter Burkett.

New officers are: leader, Brenda Harp; co-leader, Linda Davis; secretary, Tami Kriner; treasurer, Sherry Kinsey; weight recorder, Dawn Heefner; assistant weight recorder, Bridget Brager. Brenda conducted an installation ceremony and presented gifts to incoming and outgoing officers. She was also presented with a gift of appreciation from the club for her leadership.

The club will again be participating with a team at Relay for Life May 17 and 18 at Greencastle-Antrim High School.

The club meets each Tuesday in Antrim Assembly of God Church on Bemisderfer Road in Greencastle, with weigh in from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and the meeting from 6:35 to 7:30 p.m.

For more information, call 597-3009 or 597-2821.

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